Preparation hints for Religion 491/492 Final Exam
1. Have the principles and cannons of the ASCE Code of ethics committed to memory
2. Review your notes of Elder Scott's video
3. Review the "ideals" that we studied - particularly consider how these ideals relate to ethical engineering practice
4. Be able to comment on the "Model for Ethical Engineering Practice" that was presented in class
5. Thoroughly read and be familiar with the points of the readings since the last exam, The Special Responsibility of Engineers
Societal Obligations in a Technological Society
Public vs. Client Interests - An Ethical Dilemma for Engineers
Ethics in the Field
Its the Law, but is it Ethical?
Espirit de Corps and Professional Behavior
6. Be prepared to evaluate a "Case Study"
Preparation hints for Religion 491/492 Final Exam
1. Have the principles and cannons of the ASCE Code of ethics committed to memory
2. Review your notes of Elder Scott's video
3. Review the "ideals" that we studied - particularly consider how these ideals relate to ethical engineering practice
4. Be able to comment on the "Model for Ethical Engineering Practice" that was presented in class
5. Thoroughly read and be familiar with the points of the readings since the last exam, The Special Responsibility of Engineers
Societal Obligations in a Technological Society
Public vs Client Interests - An Ethical Delemma for Engineers
Ethics in the Field
Its the Law, but is it Ethical?
Espirit de Corps and Professional Behavior
6. Be prepared to evaluate a "Case Study"
Religion 491/492 Section 17
Final Exam
Nov 6-10, 1995
Closed Book/Closed Notes Exam - Time Limit 3 hr. Be sure to write neatly and use good English in your written answers. Do not discuss the contents of this exam with others.
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Name Score
1. (4) List the 4 fundamental principles of the ASCE Code of Ethics
2. (7) List the 7 Fundamental Canons of the ASCE Code of Ethics
3. (10) What specific council given by Elder Scott do you believe will be useful to you in your career as an engineer.
4. (27) Choose three of the 'ideals' that we studied in and answer the following:
(2 points) Define the 'ideal'
(5 points) Describe the 'ideal' relating to the life of the Savior by giving two examples showing how He taught or practiced the 'ideal'
(2 points) How does this 'ideal' relate to engineering ethics
opportunity wealth purity integrity truth humility
self-regard magnanimity tolerance forgiveness balance service
courage friendship trust endurance loyalty
Ideal 1:
Definition:
Examples in the life of the Savior
How the Ideal relates to Engineering Ethics
Ideal 2:
Definition:
Examples in the life of the Savior
How the Ideal relates to Engineering Ethics
Ideal 3:
Definition:
Examples in the life of the Savior
How the Ideal relates to Engineering Ethics
5. (25) Case Study
You have just been made a partner in a prominent, respected consulting structural engineering firm. Your children are deeply involved with athletics, cheerleading and student government and your spouse is providing a great service to the numerous underprivileged people in your community. Your firm has been under contract to the government for the past several years on the largest public facility in the area. Over 80% of the current work that supports your firm comes from this project. The remaining 20% was work on a housing project for the underprivileged.
You have not taken the time to fully understand the government's reasons for building the structure, because you do not fully support the government's social values, but you recognize that the project is providing an opportunity for growth and security for the employees of your firm. The structure will also provide a significant tourist resource for your community and probably relief of the current high taxes. You know the structure is 100% funded from the current overburdensome tax. You are committed to make sure your firms work is fair and equitable. Rod Nimson, the government's chief engineer, has some ideas that you don't concur with, however, he has just met with your firm and has ask you individually to help solve a communication problem that continues to plague the project. You have seen the cause of this problem and know that you can help keep the project on budget by solving this situation.
Your skilled draftsman,, Jared M. and his unnamed brother, visited your home and brought to your attention information about Rod Nimson. They indicated that he would soon require 100% commitment from your firm, require work on the project 7 days a week, and may divert the use of the public facility to gambling, other worldly undesirable things. They invite you leave the employ of Rod Nimson , with your family, move with them to the North Slope of Alaska.
What do you do? Explain why you will do what you do and why you won't pursue other actions.
6. (12) Reality Model
a) (6) Describe the aspects of the model you feel are accurate in characterizing the process of practicing ethics in your life
b) (6) Describe the aspects of the model that you feel fall short of characterizing the process of practicing ethics in your life.
7.(10) Comment on the following two quotes from our readings. Do you agree? Why or why not? What can be done to either broaden an engineer's perspective or demonstrate that an engineer is more broad than the authors indicate.
". . . narrowness in technical education, and a high degree of specialization handicaps many engineers in evaluating the relationship of their work to societal questions."
". . . in their (educated professionals) specialization they also carry the consequences of limited comprehension of the other facets of society and other fields of knowledge. Perhaps in the forefront of these nearsighted professionals are the people greatly responsible for today's technical society, the engineers."
8. (5) Complete the blue evaluation sheet and turn it in - no names on it please.
9. (0) In the table below, score problems 5, 6, 7, and 8 with the score you feel you deserve. I will provide my score and take the average for what will be used to score the final
Prob # Possible Score My Score Professor Score Final Score
1 4 ****
2 7 ****
3 10 ****
4 27 ****
5 25
6 12
7 10
8 5
Evaluate the following aspects of Religion 491/492, Fall Semester 1995, as to how you felt it positively effected your understanding and desire to practice the highest plane of ethical engineering behavior.
1= no effect, shouldn't be used in this class
4 = Don't know
7 = very meaningful to me
1. Readings from "Christ's Ideals for Living" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. Visits by Elder Peterson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3. Periodic Reflection papers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4. Paper on "When does the End Justify the Means" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. Personal application paper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6. Paper on "Personal Responsibility and the
Common Good" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7. Playing "Gray Matters" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8. Writing a "Closure Report" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9. Compiling a Journal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
10. Visits by Practicing Engineers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11. Star Trek Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
12. Truth about Lies Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
13. Elder Scott's Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
14. Receiving points for attendance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
15. Receiving points for participation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16. Peer reviews of papers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
17. Study of Codes of Ethics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
18. Case Studies individually reviewed on CAEDM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
19. Case Studies discussed in class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20. Heavy reliance on class discussions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
21. Developoment of the Reality Model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Any suggestions to make the class a better learning experience